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Greenway in Houston

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Greenway Plaza is a business district known for its modernist architecture and green spaces, considered a pioneering example of mixed-use development. It contains Lakewood Church, formerly The Summit and Compaq Center, and is near Upper Kirby.

Greenway Plaza is a business district known for its modernist architecture and green spaces, considered a pioneering example of mixed-use development. It contains Lakewood Church, formerly The Summit and Compaq Center, and is near Upper Kirby.

  • The Hobbit CaféCoffee Shop
  • Central MarketMarket
  • Dessert Gallery Bakery & CafeChocolate Shop
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Top things to do in Greenway

  • Central Market in Greenway, Houston

    Central Market

    4.6 · 5.6k
    Market

    Gourmet veggies, meats & wine, plus an in-house cafe, food events & live music in a vast space.

    Every day
    8 AM – 10 PM
  • Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe in Greenway, Houston

    Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe

    4.3 · 2.4k
    Chocolate Shop

    Cozy cafe offering cake by the slice, dipped cookies, brownies & more along with boxed lunches.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Third Planet Sci-Fi Superstore in Greenway, Houston

    Third Planet Sci-Fi Superstore

    4.6 · 1.1k
    Bookstore

    Veteran 8,000-sq.-ft. shop with a vast array of comics, fantasy & sci-fi books, toys & collectibles.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM
  • Highland Village in Greenway, Houston

    Highland Village

    4.5 · 2.1k
    Shopping Mall

    Buzzy outdoor shopping mall with elevated boutiques & well-known national stores, plus restaurants.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM

Where to eat & drink in Greenway

  • The Hobbit Café in Greenway, Houston

    The Hobbit Café

    4.5 · 4.5k
    Coffee Shop· $$

    A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.

  • Anonymous Cafe in Greenway, Houston

    Anonymous Cafe

    4.7 · 876
    Café & Bakery· $20–30

    Chill, intimate hub serving casual Greek & American fare plus Italian coffee & pastries.

  • Sweet Paris in Greenway, Houston

    Sweet Paris

    4.6 · 1.1k
    Café & Bakery
    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 9 PM
  • Santé in Greenway, Houston

    Santé

    4.4 · 1.1k
    Cocktail Bar
    Mon–Fri
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 2 AM
  • Corner Bakery Cafe in Greenway, Houston

    Corner Bakery Cafe

    4.3 · 2.1k
    Café & Bakery· $10–20

    Casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.

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Map of Greenway with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1The Hobbit Café
  2. 2Central Market
  3. 3Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe
  4. 4Third Planet Sci-Fi Superstore
  5. 5Anonymous Cafe
  6. 6Highland Village
  7. 7Sweet Paris
  8. 8Santé
  9. 9Corner Bakery Cafe

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